Gender, Power, and Populism: Feminist Critique of Populist Leadership in Argentina, the U.S., and India

Authors

  • Fatima Carolina Funes Universidad del Salvador
  • Devrim Eren Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59111/JPD.006.01.0117

Keywords:

Right-wing Populism, Gender Politics, Feminist International Relations, Intersectionality, Anti-Gender Rhetoric, Populist Leadership, Masculinity

Abstract

In recent decades, the rise of right-wing populism has transformed the global political landscape, challenging traditional democratic structures and international norms on human rights and gender equality. This research examines three populist leaders: Javier Milei, Donald Trump and Narendra Modi instrumentalize gender narratives to consolidate power, eroding the rights of women and queer communities. Through a feminist and intersectional theoretical framework, it analyses their anti-gender rhetoric, regressive policies, and performances of masculinity, highlighting their impact on global governance. The case studies reveal transnational patterns and the resilience of feminist resistance movements. The study employs a theoretical framework that integrates feminist International Relations theories, critical gender studies, and populism research

Author Biographies

Fatima Carolina Funes, Universidad del Salvador

Fátima Carolina Funes is a PhD Candidate and Researcher at Universidad del Salvador (University of the Salvador), Buenos Aires, Argentina

Devrim Eren, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Devrim Eren is a PhD Candidate and Researcher at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Humboldt University of Berlin), Berlin, Germany

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Published

2025-07-01

How to Cite

Funes, F. C., & Eren, D. (2025). Gender, Power, and Populism: Feminist Critique of Populist Leadership in Argentina, the U.S., and India. Journal of Peace and Diplomacy, 6(1), 91–113. https://doi.org/10.59111/JPD.006.01.0117